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Vientiane proposes transforming the Wattay Canal into a floating night market as part of its new city initiative.

Vientiane is considering a proposed floating night market project along the Wat Tay canal in Sikhottabong district to boost tourism and the nighttime economy. Following...

President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing today.

President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, with the leaders expected to discuss coordination...

Lao PDR’s Full-Year Average Inflation Stood at 7.7% in 2025

VIENTIANE — Lao PDR’s annual average inflation rate settled at 7.7% in 2025, marking a significant decline from the 23.1% recorded in 2024 . The...

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) has not renewed coach Ha Hyuk-jun’s contract after the 33rd SEA Games.

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) announced the departure of South Korean coach Ha Hyuk-jun after his contract with the LFF expired on the afternoon...

“Bulgarian” Bulgaria officially becomes the 21st member of the eurozone

Bulgaria has joined the eurozone, making it the 21st member of the eurozone to adopt the euro as its official currency on New Year’s...

Laos’ inflation rate soared to 5.6% in December, concluding 2025.

The inflation rate this month was 5.6%, up from 4.8% in November and 4.0% in October 2025. Laos' 5.6% inflation rate reflects continued price pressures,...

Thai Baht Appreciation Affects Lao Kip Exchange Rate

The recent appreciation of the Thai Baht (THB) against the US Dollar (USD) has affected the Lao Kip (LAK) exchange rate, the National Bank...

Laos Joins Special ASEAN Meeting on Cambodia–Thailand Border Tensions

A Lao delegation led by Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane has attended a special meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers in Malaysia to discuss rising tensions...

Laos and Cambodia launch phase 2 of cross-border QR code payment system, boosting the economies of both countries.

Laos and Cambodia launched the second phase of their cross-border QR code payment system on December 19th, enabling Lao tourists to purchase goods in...